Finances
The owner of a Georgia accounting and bookkeeping company is facing dozens of federal charges for an alleged tax fraud scheme targeting truck drivers. On August 13, 2026, federal authorities announced that a 54-count indictment had...
Former Yellow Corp. employees sued the shuttered trucking company over a data breach that they say left their personal information exposed for more than a year. On July 30, 2026, former Yellow workers Randolph Davis, Timothy O'Brien,...
Pennsylvania Turnpike announces toll increase going into effect in 2027
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) recently announced a toll increase going into effect in early 2027. Starting on January 3, 2027, tolls on the...
Pennsylvania lawmaker announces bill to lower ‘highest diesel tax rate in the nation’
This week, a Pennsylvania state lawmaker announced a bill to lower the state's gas and diesel fuel taxes. On July 20 2026, Representative Ryan...
Illinois Tollway proposes 30% toll increase for commercial vehicles starting in 2027
The Illinois Tollway released a 15-year capital plan that includes toll increases for both passenger and commercial vehicle drivers. On June 18, the Illinois...
Toll rates to increase on three Louisville bridges starting July 1
Drivers can expect to pay higher tolls to use three bridges connecting Louisville, Kentucky, to southern Indiana, starting next month. On July 1, 2026,...
Four of the world’s largest shipping container manufacturers indicted for price-fixing conspiracy
The U.S. took action against multiple shipping container manufacturing companies and company executives, accusing the companies of a wide-ranging conspiracy that "roughly doubled" the...
California to hand out $1 billion in rebates to fleets buying electric medium and heavy-duty trucks
California is now accepting applications for a $1 billion rebate program to help carriers access electric medium‑ and heavy‑duty trucks. On May 13, 2026, California...
Amazon Supply Chain Services launches, giving all businesses access to massive logistics network
Amazon announced a new service that will allow retail, wholesale, and commercial businesses to access the company's massive supply chain network. On May 4, 2026,...
FMCSA gives truckers more time to comment on proposed 20% UCR fee hike for 2027
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has extended the comment period on a proposal to increase Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Plan and Agreement...
Trucker accused of evading nearly $22,000 in Ohio Turnpike tolls indicted for Grand Theft
A truck driver is facing more than a year in prison and the forfeiture of his semi truck after he was accused of racking...
Ohio Turnpike says 315 ‘rogue’ trucking companies owe $5.2 million in unpaid tolls
The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission is attempting to recover millions of dollars in unpaid tolls from hundreds of "rogue" trucking companies across the...
Minimum insurance requirement for trucking companies would skyrocket from $750K to $5 million under proposed bill
Trucking companies would see a dramatic increase in minimum insurance requirements if legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives this week were to...
FMCSA proposes 20% UCR fee increase for 2027 and subsequent years
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has proposed increasing Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Plan and Agreement registration fees starting in 2027. In a...